cornu acutus · 1:56pm Oct 22nd, 2016
"A rare genetic condition afflicting unicorns (and, theoretically, alicorns) in which the tip of the horn comes to a sharp point, rather than the more typical rounded point. While not affecting a unicorn's ability to perform magic, cornu acutus tends to be problematic for the sufferer due to the risk it poses to those nearby, especially spouses, lovers, and pillows.
"While no corrective treatment is available for cornu acutus, except for contraindicated and medically unsound procedures involving docking or filing down the tip of the horn - which can dangerously affect magical capability, causing backlash and/or uncontrollable surges - a degree of palliation is possible by means of a prosthetic safety device. Specifically, a cork, to be worn at night."
